Common use of Preparations Clause in Contracts

Preparations. When possible, without disrupting the normal class offerings, a maximum of three (3) separate class preparations may be assigned. A faculty member normally will not be assigned more than six (6) class preparations for classes of three (3) or more credits in an academic year. More than six (6) class preparations may be assigned with the approval of the individual instructor. When the number of preparations exceeds seven (7), the total credits assigned to the faculty member will be reduced by one (1) credit per each additional preparation.

Preparations. When possible, without disrupting the normal class offerings, a maximum of three (3) separate class preparations may be assigned. A faculty member normally will not be assigned more than six (6) class preparations for classes of three (3) or more student-credits in an academic year. More than six (6) class preparations may be assigned with the approval of the individual instructor. When the number of preparations exceeds seven (7), for each additional preparation the total credits assigned to the faculty member will be reduced by one (1) credit per each additional preparationas well as by the applicable contact-hour equivalent listed in Appendix G, “Schedule of Assignments.”